Harper, Sánchez lead streaking Phillies to 9-1 victory over Athletics

TL;DR

Bryce Harper hit two home runs and Cristopher Sánchez struck out 10 batters as the Philadelphia Phillies defeated the Athletics 9-1. The Phillies have now won seven of their last eight games under interim manager Don Mattingly.

Key points

Bryce Harper homered twice in the game
Cristopher Sánchez struck out 10 batters
Phillies scored five runs in the seventh inning
Interim manager Don Mattingly has led the team to seven wins in eight games
Athletics have lost three of their last four games

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PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Bryce Harper homered twice, Cristopher Sánchez struck out 10 batters in eight strong innings and the streaking Philadelphia Phillies defeated the Athletics 9-1 on Tuesday night. Bryson Stott also went deep, J.T. Realmuto drove in two runs and Brandon Marsh had three singles for the Phillies, who have won seven of eight since interim manager Don Mattingly replaced fired Rob Thomson. The AL West-leading Athletics have lost three of four. Sánchez (3-2) limited the A’s to just three hits while reaching double-digit strikeouts for the ninth time in his career. The NL Cy Young runner-up last season walked one and hit a batter. After homering in Philadelphia’s 1-0 win at Miami on Monday, Harper went deep again to lift the Phillies to the series-opening victory. He clubbed a 2-2, 84-mph sweeper into the seats in right field leading off the third inning off Luis Severino (2-3). He also cleared the wall in center field in the eighth off . Severino allowed just that one run on seven hits in five innings with three strikeouts and two walks. The A’s threatened in the seventh with a pair of singles to open the inning. But Sánchez retired the next three batters, two on swinging strikeouts, to get out of the jam. The Phillies scored five runs in the bottom of the seventh off a pair of relievers. gave up a run in the ninth after being prior to the game. Duran had last pitched on April 11 due to a strained left oblique muscle. The 28-year-old right-hander entered 1-1 with a 1.35 ERA and five saves in 6 2/3 innings. singled off Duran leading off the frame to extend his on-base streak to 29 consecutive games.

Q&A

What was the final score of the Phillies vs Athletics game?

The Philadelphia Phillies defeated the Athletics 9-1.

Who were the standout players in the Phillies' victory over the Athletics?

Bryce Harper, who homered twice, and Cristopher Sánchez, who struck out 10 batters, were the standout players.

What impact has interim manager Don Mattingly had on the Phillies?

Under interim manager Don Mattingly, the Phillies have won seven of their last eight games.